crossing the line

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What does crossing the line mean?

A ceremony performed on board ship when members of the crew or passengers cross the equator for the first time.

How to pronounce crossing the line

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “crossing the line”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “crossing the line”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “crossing the line” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.